US3850167A
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Splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract Opposing sheets of flexible corrugated material are cut to provide a central support base and opposing support walls and connecting means such as straps. The opposing walls are then curved to a position corresponding to the configuration of the arm, leg or other body portion for which the splint is intended. The opposing sheets are connected to each other while in such position to form a pre-stressed splint.
Inventors
- 👤 W Seeley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:07
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/0585; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B32B29/00; B32B29/002; B32B29/005; B32B2250/00; B32B2250/40; B32B2317/00; B32B2317/12; B32B2317/127; B32B2571/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A splint comprising a. A body member comprising one sheet of flexible corrugated material which is doubled back and adhesively secured upon itself in a pre-stressed condition to form a trough-like structure for receiving a limb, said member having upwardly extending curved opposing supporting side walls, and b. Connector means extending from and being integral extensions of said sheet of corrugated material adapted to secure the limb to the splint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A splint comprising a. A body member comprising one sheet of flexible corrugated material which is doubled back and adhesively secured upon itself in a pre-stressed condition to form a trough-like structure for receiving a limb, said member having upwardly extending curved opposing supporting side walls, and b. Connector means extending from and being integral extensions of said sheet of corrugated material adapted to secure the limb to the splint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the corrugations are in parallel alignment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the corrugations of one portion of the sheet are in non-parallel relationship to the corrugations of the other portion of the sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the flexible material is cardboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the flexible material is plastic.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |